Earthquakes, Hurricanes and 9/11As I write this month’s message on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, disaster preparedness has become part of our lexicon, and with the enactment of PAHPA– Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act in 2006, hospital emergency preparedness has become part of our competencies and pursuit of national quality approaches. So, as a pediatric and health community, how do we come together in response to the challenges before us? Read More>

Pediatrics Spotlight...

The Division of Pediatric General Surgery provides state-of-the-art surgical treatment in a child-friendly atmosphere. We use advanced minimally-invasive techniques, including thoracoscopy, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and robotic surgery, along with a family-centered approach to patient care, to reduce the physical and emotional trauma of surgery. Services are provided to patients ranging in age from the unborn fetus to late adolescence and cover the full spectrum of congenital and acquired disorders. The division consists of three fellowship trained pediatric surgeons, Drs. Daniel Hechtman, Director, Karen Chun, and Sathyaprasad Burjonrappa. Read More>

Latest News...

Primary CareIn July, 2011 the AAP News reported on a recent document put out by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) called Family Experience with Primary Care Physicians and Staff, which outlined data from ground-breaking survey-based research from the Alliance regarding mental health in the primary care setting. Read More >NursingEffective clinical education will increasingly require innovative approaches and greater collaboration within the healthcare community. Simulation is a proven and effective tool for training, performance evaluation, and research. Maimonides Medical Center’s new Center for Clinical Simulation will provide staff opportunities to use high fidelity patient simulators that closely model human physiology and create a risk free environment without compromising the safety of real patients. Read More >

Education The Interview Season is already here! The Division of Residency Education, with the support of our Chair, our faculty and our trainees has started preparing! ERAS, the Electronic Residency Application Service, is open to begin reviewing applications as of September 1st. Read More >

Family Centered Care We are proud to announce that Beth Lavrinoff, MRC, recently joined the Department of Pediatrics as the Family Resource Room's Parent Consultant. Please join us in welcoming her.

Pearl of the Month: Consider how difficult it is for parents to remain positive for their child’s sake even when anger and disappointments arise during their child’s medical treatment. Read More >

For Your Interest

New York Mets stars Ronny Paulino and Mike Nickeas brought smiles to the faces of dozens of young patients at the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital during a special visit coordinated by the hospital’s Child Life team. Read More >

Halloween DiscountShop at Spirit Halloween now through October 23, 2011 and save 10% on your purchase and earn 10% for Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital Child Life Program. Click here for coupon >